VBMT 160404 Chip Breaker BFF Grade FM324 / VBMT 331 BFF #FMCarbide

VBMT 160404 Chip Breaker BFF Grade FM324 / VBMT 331 BFF #FMCarbide

Turning Insert
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VBMT 160404 / VBMT 331, chip breaker BFF, grade FM324 — positive 35° rhombic turning insert.

3/8" inscribed circle, 3/16" thick, 1/64" corner radius. FM324 is a PVD grade — universal multi-purpose grade for mid and low cutting speeds — low-carbon and alloyed steel, stainless, cast iron, Inconel and titanium alloys.

Specifications

  • Insert designation (ISO): VBMT 160404
  • Insert designation (inch): VBMT 331
  • Insert shape: 35° rhombic (V)
  • Clearance angle: 5° (B)
  • Tolerance class: M
  • Insert type: T — with hole, countersunk one side, chipbreaker one side
  • Inscribed circle (I.C.): 3/8" (9.52 mm)
  • Thickness: 3/16" (4.76 mm)
  • Corner radius: 1/64" (0.4 mm)
  • Chip breaker: BFF
  • Grade: FM324
  • Coating: PVD
  • ISO application range: P10–P30 · M05–M25 · S05–S25 · H20–H40
  • Cutting speed, non-alloy steel: 390–820 SFM (120–250 m/min)
  • Cutting speed, low-alloy steel: 230–750 SFM (70–230 m/min)
  • Cutting speed, high-alloy steel: 230–590 SFM (70–180 m/min)
  • Cutting speed, ferritic & martensitic stainless: 200–590 SFM (60–180 m/min)
  • Cutting speed, austenitic stainless: 200–490 SFM (60–150 m/min)
  • Cutting speed, grey cast iron: 200–520 SFM (60–160 m/min)
  • Cutting speed, nodular cast iron: 200–390 SFM (60–120 m/min)
  • Cutting speed, titanium & super-alloys: 110–200 SFM (35–60 m/min)
  • Cutting speed, hardened material: 130–260 SFM (40–80 m/min)

Tool holders that accept this insert

11 RMC toolholders in stock take this insert — 35° rhombic, 5° clearance, 3/8" inscribed circle, 3/16" thick. Pick by the shank your turret takes.

RMC square-shank toolholders — made in the USA

1/2" shank SVJBR 08-3C
5/8" shank SVJBR 10-3B
3/4" shank SVJBL 12-3B · SVJBR 12-3B · SVVBN 12-3B
1" shank SVJBL 16-3D · SVJBR 16-3C · SVJBR 16-3D · SVVBN 16-3D
1-1/4" shank SVJBL 20-3D · SVJBR 20-3D

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